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Big Buddy

Big Buddy recruits men from the community to be mentors to boys who do not have a father in their lives. Screened and supported mentors spend 2-3 hrs/wk with a Little Buddy (aged 7-14) doing ordinary things like exploring, informal sport, fishing, or fixing a car. A weekly phone call adds continuity to the relationship. The idea is simple yet profound in its reach. It hinges on the concept that young boys grow to be good men through the modelling of older men. It simply involves a good man showing up regularly into a boy’s life, caring for him and modelling positive manhood. The programme has run successfully in Auckland since 1997 and now covers greater Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Wellington regions of NZ.

Feb 16, 2026
Part-Time
Mentoring Manager - Tauranga
Hybrid (Tauranga, New Zealand)
Organisation:
Big Buddy Mentoring Trust
Job Summary:
Make a positive difference as part of the incredible team at Big Buddy, as you match male mentors with boys across our group and one-to-one programmes.
Salary:
$39,600 - $44,400 actual / $66,000-$74,000 pro rata
Children, Youth and Family Services